This week ib the garden – Vol 142
September 30, 2024
The Dogwood District Fall Annual Meeting, October 10th, Douglasville GA
If you would like to attend this meeting, Kathy Sumner can take 3 more members in her car. Meet at the TJ Maxx parking lot (3200 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Peachtree Square shopping center) at 7:30AM on Thursday October 10th. Payment and registration must be completed online using the link below. There is no late fee. Cost is $40 and must be paid with online registration. (Our club will reimburse you $20 as an offset to the registration cost) To register online, please use this link. Please register by end of day tomorrow, October 1st.
Please call or text Kathy Sumner if you want to ride with her. 678.357.8684
66th Fall Annual District Meeting
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Hunter Park Ballroom
8830 Gurley Road
Douglasville, GA 30134
9:30 A.M Registration & Hospitality
10:00 A.M. Business Meeting
Followed by Speaker and Luncheon
Featured Speaker: Felicity Davis Landscape Architect Manager – GDOT
Honored Guest: Lisa Hall, President, The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.
For more information about the meeting:
Tuesday, October 8th Evening Meeting
6:00p Social; 6:30p-8:00p Program and meeting
Lisa Klein, UGA Extension Gwinnett, presents Integrated Pest Management
Please RSVP to Debbie Boyd by Friday, October 4th if you can attend. (Debbie.boyd@comcast.net)
What to bring?
· Please bring your own cup to meetings for beverage or water use. It’s one small “green” step for our meetings.
· Grocery store plastic bags for Neighborhood Cooperative Ministry-very much needed!
· Pull tabs for Ronald McDonald House
· Cash for door prize raffle. 3 items will be in the raffle at each meeting. (Please note raffle tickets are $1 ea. or 6 for $5. No free tickets will be given out. Proceeds from the raffle go toward the Norcross Garden Club college scholarship fund awarded to a local student.)
Floral Design Workshop
Fifteen members participated in the Floral Design Workshop last Tuesday. It was an educational experience and a fun time for all! Lynn Fronk, our presenter, has offered to come back for a Holiday Design Workshop. Stay tuned for date and time!
Committee Updates
The Nominating Committee is formed.
Gena Spears, chair and Pam Cammarata, Saundy Kittle, and Jackie Swann will be contacting members to ask their interest for stepping up to an officer position. We need volunteers for 1st VP(Programs) and 2nd VP (Membership) and Recording Secretary. Please consider volunteering for one of these positions.
Hospitality Committee
Gena Spears is the chairperson. Please contact Gena to sign up for Host duties for one of the upcoming meetings. We also need volunteers to help with the Holiday Party.
(call or text Gena: 404.550.0217)
Cottage Rental Committee
PLEASE consider volunteering for this important committee. Most importantly we need a committee chair and co-chair to lead the committee. Training will be provided, and backup will be available as needed. Currently Kathy Sumner is a one-person committee for cottage rentals. Please ask questions and consider stepping up for this important role. (For more info: Call or text Kathy 678.357.8684)
Dogwood District Fall Annual Bulb Sale
The Annual Bulb and Wreath Fundraiser raises money for the GCG Scholarship initiative. We are pleased to announce that we are offering three fundraising opportunities-all involving digging in the dirt and adding beauty to your home.
#1 GREAT NEWS! By popular demand, we are bringing back this year Color Blends Wholesale Company’s Amaryllis Bulbs as well as Paper Whites. Ship date will be 10/23 and your club will be able to pick up your order at a convenient location after this date. (These bulbs do not ship directly to your home). LINK for Amaryllis: https://www.jotform.com/242246137583054
#2 – Flower Power Fall Fundraiser Bulb Selections are available online and the ship date will be 10/18. These bulbs will ship directly to the location you specify. Flower Power Fundraising offers an earth friendly alternative in the fundraising world. They offer only the finest, best-quality bulbs and plants available from growers in Holland and the U.S. AND offer an unconditional, 100% replacement guarantee! LINK- Fall Bulbs: http://gardenclubofgeorgiadogwooddistrict.fpfundraising.com/
#3 – for those of you who love Three Rivers Holiday Wreaths, you can order them again. These beautiful wreaths ship all over the Country and shipping is included in the price. It’s especially great for out of state family and friends. Link will be available beginning October 15th.
Stonehedge Garden Club 2024 National Garden Club Standard Flower Show,
“Literary Escapades”
Spout Springs Library, 6488 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch GA
Friday, Oct 5th 1-4pm and Saturday, Oct 6th 10am-4pm
Free and open to the public! https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/stonehedge-garden-club-of-buford-presents-an-ngc-standard-flower-show-literary-escapades-2/
Native Plant Sales
Wild Roots Nursery Native Plants (https://wildrootsnativenursery.com/)
“The heart of Wild Roots Native Nursery is the determined commitment of its founders to fostering a revival of native gardening. Trecia and Stephanie, with dirt under their fingernails, want to educate their communities (and then some!) about how native plants are best conditioned to thrive, attract pollinators and other wildlife, enhance the environment, and add natural beauty to every landscape.” Check out the website for more information about the nursery and its founders. A selection of native plants from Wild Roots Nursery will be featured on:
Saturday, October 12th-9am-1pm, at Cliff Valley School, 2426 Clairmont Rd, Atlanta
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia 13th Annual Native Plant Sale 2540 S. Milledge Ave, Athens
Thursday, October 10th and Friday, October 11th 2pm-6pm
Saturday, October 12th 9am-2pm
Join garden professionals at the Mimsie Lanier Center for on-site plant shopping. Experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space, from large gardens to pots. All of our plants are grown here at the garden, the majority from locally collected seeds, and all without harmful chemicals. Find plants that support Georgia’s birds and insects. Proceeds support the center’s conservation efforts.
Norcross Events
City of Norcross: https://www.norcrossga.net/Art Splash Sat-Sun Oct 5th 10a-6p & Sunday Oct 6th 10a-5p.
Lionheart Theatre: https://lionhearttheatre.org/. See website for upcoming performances, times and ticket information. Performances have been selling out! Reserve early if you see something you like!
The Norcross Gallery and Studios is open Thursday-Saturday 11am-4:00pm to view works and exhibits by local artists. https://norcrossgalleryandstudios.org/
Peachtree Corners Events
Town Center Events Schedule-https://peachtreecornersga.gov/DocumentCenter/View/561/Full-2023-Event-Calendar-PDF?bidId= The Forum https://theforumpeachtree.com/
